2006 BMW 118 vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (265 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 265 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1273 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |